LA Times: Study Urges More Mammogram Guidelines
Los Angeles Times: Study Urges More Individual Mammogram GuidelinesThe standard approach, which is based on age alone, has been challenged in recent years by a number of health experts who contend that some women get more mammograms than they need and others get too few. The new paper, published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, argues for a more complex approach to mammography based on personal risk factors such as age, breast density, family history of breast cancer and even a woman's personal preference (Roan, 7/5). This is part of the Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.